East Lancs Branch

Non Branch Events

This page is for all non-Branch activity, including Regional/National CAMRA meetings, socials and beer festivals, independent beer & cider events, tap-takeover and meet the brewer sessions.

Want an event listed here? Email ku.gro.armac.scnaltsae@yraid or share the details via our social media platforms. Cheers!

  • Cider & Perry Month Tuesday 1 – Thursday 31 July 2025 National CAMRA event

    CAMRA supports and campaigns for cider and perry throughout the year, and we spotlight it with celebrations in July, during which time our local branches organise cider and perry events across the country (This previously was held In May and October but moved to July in 2025).

    Unlike real ale production, which can happen at any time of the year, real cider and perry is generally a seasonal product and can only be made when the fruit is ripe. Production is tied to a natural cycle of the apple and perry pear trees found in orchards around the country.

    More info at https://camra.org.uk/promotional-campaigns/cider-and-perry-months

  • Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival 2025 Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 July 2025 Trafford and Hulme CAMRA

    Run by the Trafford & Hulme Branch of CAMRA

    Thursday 3rd July: 5pm – 10pm
    Friday 4th July: 5pm – 10pm
    Saturday 5th July: 1pm – 9pm*
    *Saturday closing dependent on beer & cider availability

    St Clements Parish Church, Edge Ln, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9AE

    For advance tickets, prices of sessions and more details visit https://chorltonbeerfestival.org.uk/

  • Cleveleys Annual Beer Festival 2025 Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 July 2025 [Out of the East Lancs area]

    Held in the beer garden of The Venue in a marquee overlooking the Cleveleys seafront, there will be 24 hand-pulled ales (free of tie, usually 70% northwest and 30% from further afield) 15 chilled still ciders and 4 kegged beers (including craft and world lagers).

    The event is a short 10 minute walk from Cleveleys town centre, which has many shops, clubs and pubs, including event sponsor Shipwreck micro bar.

    Easily accessible by public transport. Train to Blackpool North, tram (toward Fleetwood) to Thornton Gate, then 5 minute walk to the promenade. Bus routes are also available.

    Free Entry All Weekend

    The Venue, North Promenade, Thornton-Cleveleys FY51LW

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1317162016283701

  • Bowland Brewery Tent at the Royal Lancashire Show Friday 18 – Sunday 20 July 2025 Salesbury Hall

    The Royal Lancashire Show is held at Salesbury Hall, Ribchester and is a fabulous celebration of our great British countryside and a great family day out

    Bowland Brewery have a Beer Tent pouring your favourite award-winning craft beers, serving up the best of Bowland, and soaking up the atmosphere of this fantastic event.

    For information on the show and where to buy tickets click here

  • Beer & Beyond Festival 2025 Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025 [NB, not a CAMRA event]

    Irwell Works Brewery, Irwell St, Ramsbottom BL0 9YQ

    Live Music
    Street Food
    Guest Ales/ Ciders
    Outdoor Bar

    Visit their Facebook page for more information

  • Haslingden Real Ale Festival 2025 Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 July 2025 St Marys Community Sports Club, Haslingden

    Open from 12 pm both days and just a short walk from Haslingden town centre.

    Marquee with 20 different cask ales including Rossendale brewery and other local breweries as well as Northern Whisper will be available

    Live music throughout both days.

    A roast pig and other food vendors.

    Bouncy castle and face painting for the children.

    Tickets for the event are £5 and available from the Northern Whisper Tap in Rawtenstall, The Griffin in Haslingden, St Mary's Football Club and online at www.larderdrop.co.uk

    Save the date as the team at The Griffin Inn and Rossendale Brewery are back after a successful event in 2024.

    Follow their Facebook page for more details

  • Great British Beer Festival 2025 Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 August 2025 National CAMRA event

    Discover the Great British Beer Festival 2025 at the NEC Birmingham – Bigger, Bolder, Better!

    The Great British Beer Festival is back and in 2025, we’re taking things to the next level! For the first time ever, the Great British Beer Festival will be held at the iconic NEC in Birmingham, the UK’s premier events venue. This exciting new location means more space, more brews, and even more opportunities to celebrate the best in British and international beer.

    For all details and to buy tickets visit greatbritishbeerfestival.co.uk

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  • Nelson Cricket Club Beer & Gin Festival Friday 15 – Sunday 17 August 2025 Nelson Cricket Club

    15+ Selection of Beer & Plenty of Gin

    Free Entry all Weekend

    Live Sport - Live Music - Food Trucks

    More details on their Facebook page or www.nelsoncricketclub.co.uk

  • Trawden Arms Music & Beer Festival 2025 Friday 5 – Sunday 7 September 2025 Trawden Arms

    Last year's Trawden arms music and beer festival was a huge success, and they're excited to bring it back even bigger and better this year.

    This year raising funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team

    Follow the event on the Trawden Arms' Facebook event page here

    ***info below is from the 2024 event***

    14 cask beer, 4 craft beers , 8 gins, 5 ciders

    12pm to late, Music from 2pm in Marquee in car park

    Free entry

  • Bolton Beer Festival 2025 Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 October 2025 [NB, not a CAMRA event]

    Over 200 cask ales, a Gin, Wine & Spirits Bar, Lager & Cider Bar, all to raise funds for Bolton Lads and Girls Club Official

    The Premier Suite, Toughsheet Community Stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6JW

    A regular bus and train service services the stadium at Horwich Parkway (a 5-minute walk).

    More details beer-festival.co.uk
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